Compensation Strategy Leader

CarGurus Early Careers

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 151,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch
New car discount
Wellness apps
Commuting cost coverage
Generous time off

Job summary

CarGurus, a leading car marketplace, seeks a Senior Manager of Compensation to elevate and scale our compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, equity, and LTIP plans. You will shape philosophy, benchmark against tech markets, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding a small team of compensation professionals with enterprise responsibility for pay programs.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People & Talent to deliver governance, transparency, and

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of progressive experience in compensation.
  • Experience designing, enhancing and scaling compensation programs in tech.
  • Deep expertise in base pay, incentives, equity, and long-term incentives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, strategy and governance of base pay, incentives, equity, and LTIP programs.
  • Refine compensation philosophy to align with priorities and equity.
  • Conduct market benchmarking to stay competitive in tech.
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations and plan requirements.
  • Oversee equity plan administration and vesting schedules.
  • Manage annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles with clear communications.

Skills

Leadership
Compensation design
Market analysis
Equity plan administration
Executive compensation
Stakeholder influence
HRIS familiarity
Sales compensation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems
Compensation systems

Job description

CarGurus, a leading car marketplace, seeks a Senior Manager of Compensation to elevate and scale our compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, equity, and LTIP plans. You will shape philosophy, benchmark against tech markets, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding a small team of compensation professionals with enterprise responsibility for pay programs.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People & Talent to deliver governance, transparency, and

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